Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and execute the physical design of high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) within transmission and distribution networks.

• Develop layout drawings, general arrangements, grounding plans, conduit/cable schedules, and equipment schematics utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation.

• Collaborate with protection & control (P&C) and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure the production of high-quality, constructible designs and adherence to project timelines.

• Perform grounding analysis, bus design, equipment configuration, and quality assessments to ensure reliable and safe operations.

• Evaluate design packages to ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client specifications.

• Guide and motivate early-career engineers, promoting technical development and teamwork—serving as both a technical leader and a role model.

• Assist in proposal initiatives and contribute to project scoping, scheduling, and cost estimation for new projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering along with an active PE license.

• More than 8 years of experience in substation physical design for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms.

• Expertise in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and a working knowledge of Bentley Substation or other substation design software.

• In-depth understanding of high-voltage equipment layouts, grounding systems, and bus design.

• A solid grasp of relay coordination, control schemes, SCADA, and principles of substation automation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Profit sharing opportunities.

• 401(k) matching.

• Participation in ESOP.

• Reimbursement for continuing education.

• Paid time for volunteering.

• Support for professional development.

• Generous paid time off.